The Oyo State government has appealed to journalists to be cautious in their report on the abducted pupils and teachers.

The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade in a statement said, “The safety of our children and teachers is paramount. As you are well aware, disclosure of details of conversations with the kidnappers if not handled discreetly may lead to fatalities.”

He acknowledged that journalists have a right to information but cautioned that “The current situation is not an everyday challenge and the wrong statement may achieve the very opposite of our objective.’

He emphasized that the state government prefers to stay on the side of caution and do everything possible to preserve the lives of our citizens and discourage kidnapping and bandits in the state.